Behavioral Health Resources
HMO
You do not need a referral from your primary care provider to see a behavioral health provider. For information about your benefits and finding a provider:
PPO
Some services require preauthorization. CORE, UC Care, and UC Health Savings Plan (HSP) members have access to both in and out-of-network providers. Keep in mind that your cost will be higher when using out-of-network providers.
For information about your benefits and help to find an in-network provider, call Anthem at 844-437-0486.
Post Docs Plans
Health Net's Managed Health Network (MHN) provides PostDocs Behavioral Health. For assistance in providing providers, call:
HMO Plan (In-Network only) - 888-426-0030
PPO Plan (In-Network and Out-Of-Network) - 800-797-7016
Employee Assistance Program
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides complimentary confidential counseling and referral services to all Berkeley Lab employees, Postdocs, and their spouses/domestic partners and dependents over 18. Non-employees, such as UC faculty, graduate student research assistants (GSRAs), and students, need to reach out to their appropriate campus resources. The program offers support for a wide range of issues, including but not limited to work-related stress, depression, and anxiety.
To make an appointment:
Call: (510)643-7754 or email: employeeassistance@berkeley.edu
Visit UC Berkeley's EAP page and UC Berkeley Community Resources page for more information.
Kaiser and UC Blue & Gold have contracted with myStrength to provide employees with free access to mindful exercises. myStrength is a personalized, digital program that includes interactive activities, in-the-moment coping tools, inspirational resources, and community support. You can track preferences and goals, current emotional states, and ongoing life events to improve your awareness and change behaviors. myStrength includes dedicated resources for coping with COVID-19.
View your health plan below for instructions on accessing the App.
Kaiser Members
Login to KP.org from your computer
Navigate to Health & Wellness (on the menu bar to the right)
Click the shaded box 'Mental health and wellness'
Click 'Wellness resources' (on the menu bar above the main menu bar)
'Digital apps for a healthy state of mind.' Click the 'Get started'
Scroll down to myStrength. Click 'Get myStrength'
Health Net Members
Login to Healthnet.com
Navigate to Wellness Center
Click on myStrength
Scroll down to "Sign up today!"
Click on "Health Net myStrength" portal (you will get a message stating you are now leaving Healthnet.com)
(You will exit to the myStrength page)
Click "Sign up"
Note: the registration page will ask you for your Healthnet Member ID number
Crisis Resources Contacts
New! Mental Health Crisis Line
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Berkeley Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team Voicemail: 510-981-5254 (press #).
Berkeley Mental Health Daytime Crisis Hotline: 510-981-5244
Alameda County 24-Hour Crisis Support Hotline: 1-800-309-2131
Oakland Mobile Crisis: 510-383-5020
California Peer-Run Warm Line: (855) 845-7415
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255